our imprints

Alfred A. Knopf
Books for Young Readers publishes quality books for children of all ages, ranging from
board books to picture books to novels to nonfiction. Known for both the
caliber of its authors and artists and the high quality of its book design and
production, the imprint publishes books intended to entertain, inspire, and
endure. The imprint is deeply committed to creating books that children, and
adults who read to children, will love for years to come. Authors and
illustrators published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers include Jeanne
Birdsall, Marc Brown, Robert Cormier, Leo and Diane Dillon, John Feinstein,
Carl Hiaasen, Margo Lanagan, David Levithan, Leo Lionni, R.J. Palacio, Christopher
Paolini, Philip Pullman, Eric Rohmann, Judy Sierra, Jerry Spinelli, John
Stephens and Markus Zusak.

Random House
Books For Young Readers Variety and value have been the
hallmarks of this publishing program since the days of co-founding publisher
Bennett Cerf. The imprint’s history takes readers from The Story of Babar
(1933), My Father’s Dragon, and Dr. Seuss’s memorable offerings up to today’s
favorites such as the bestselling Magic Tree House and Junie B. Jones books,
and the Step Into Reading line. The imprint publishes books for the smallest of
the small up to young adults in every format. From titles based on licensed
characters including for The Cat in Hat, Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas
and Friends and Sesame Street; to series and home-grown, award-winning authors
and illustrators, including Jeanne DuPrau, Mark Frost, Rachel Hartman, Jennifer
Holm and Matthew A. Holm, Mary Pope Osborne, Barbara Park, Tamora Pierce, Louis
Sachar, and N.D. Wilson, Random House Books for Young Readers appeals to all
ages and interests while entertaining, educating, and inspiring young
imaginations.

In 1942, the launch of Little Golden Books revolutionized
children’s book publishing by making high-quality picture books available at
affordable prices. More than 60 years later, many of the original Golden Book
titles are still wildly popular, with The Poky Little Puppy topping the list of
ten bestselling children’s books of all time. Golden Books’ backlist is
teeming with classics such as Dorthy Kunhardt’s Pat the Bunny, and features the
stories and artwork of children’s book legends Mary Blair, Margaret Wise Brown,
Richard Scarry, Eloise Wilkins, Garth Williams, and many more. Today, the
Golden Books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and
coloring and activity books featuring all the most popular licenses including
Disney, Nickelodeon, Barbie, Thomas & Friends, The Cat in the Hat, Sesame
Street, Marvel Super Heroes, DC Super Friends. Golden Books continues to
reissue the best of its backlist in a variety of formats including ebooks and
apps, as well as bringing out brand new books in these evolving new formats.

Established in
March 2005, Schwartz and Wade is
co-directed by Anne Schwartz and Lee Wade, who take a unique approach to the
creative process, and believe that the best books for children grow from a
seamless collaboration between editorial and design. Today, the imprint puts
a focus on picture books, while also
publishing middle-grade and young adult fiction and non-fiction. In 2012,
Schwartz & Wade Books celebrated their first Caldecott Medal, awarded to
Chris Raschka for A BALL FOR DAISY. Notable authors and illustrators include
Candace Fleming, Tad Hills, Deborah Hopkinson, Polly Horvath, Patricia
McKissack, Kadir Nelson, Chris Raschka, Red Nose Studio, Eric Rohmann, Jonah
Winter, and Paul O. Zelinsky.

Wendy Lamb Books, established in
2002, focuses on innovative middle-grade and young adult fiction by
award-winning writers such as Christopher Paul Curtis, Dana Reinhardt, Peter
Dickinson, Patricia Reilly Giff, Gary Paulsen, Meg Rosoff and Graham Salisbury.
The imprint also seeks new talent and publishes many first novels.

Ember brings Random
House Children’s Books’ bestselling and award-winning middle grade and young
adult trade paperbacks together under one roof. The imprint is the paperback
home to many acclaimed authors, including Amelia Atwater-Rhodes, Judy Blume,
Libba Bray, James Dashner, Lauren Kate, Lurlene McDaniel, Sarah Mlynowski, Dana
Reinhardt, and Michael Scott.

Bluefire is Random House
Children’s Books’ new fantasy imprint that features middle grade and young
adult classic high-fantasy novels published in the digest and trade paperback
formats. Bluefire books take readers into new worlds, bringing magic into their
everyday lives. Readers will find wizards, dragons, quests, battles, and gods.
Authors on the Bluefire list include Tamora Pierce, Isobelle Carmody, Esther
Friesner, Eoin McNamee, Henry Neff, N.D. Wilson, and Janni Lee Simner, among
others.

Princeton ReviewThe
Princeton Review is the best-known and most-trusted brand name in test
preparation. Since 1981, they have helped millions succeed on standardized
tests, and have also provided expert advice and instruction to help parents,
teachers and students navigate the complexities of admissions. Random House
Children’s Books publishes over 125 print and digital titles from the Princeton
Review to help students prepare for standardized tests, apply to college and
graduate/professional school, and plan their careers.

Sylvan Learning

Sylvan Learning
is the leading provider of tutoring services for grades pre-K to 12 in North
America. With over 850 locations in the United States and Canada, Sylvan
provides individualized tutoring services, both in centers and online, in
subjects including math, language arts, writing, study skills, and more. Sylvan
Learning publishes over 75 titles, including workbooks, activity books,
flashcards, and other study aids.

Prima Games is a trusted
source for video game strategy, news and information. Prima is the leading
publisher of officially licensed strategy guides since 1990. For over 20 years,
Prima has helped gamers not just complete their games, but completely conquer
them. Through the years it has evolved with the gaming world, from the very
first print guides published, to the most recent online guides with interactive
maps and streaming videos.